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PIKO · 52540 · Locomotives · Diesel

BR 101 Diesel Switcher DR IV Orange

Scale
H0 (1:87)
Era
IV
Railway
Deutsche Reichsbahn (GDR)
Country
East Germany (GDR)
EAN
4015615525400

Market price

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Model

Basic

Product line
PIKO Expert

Market

Market status
available

Description

Catalog description
Form novelty of the BR 101 with a straight frame. The shunting locomotive was available in large numbers at the DR and factory railroads. The model has numerous separately applied parts. The zinc die-cast frame gives the model sufficient tractive power. Logic of the light functions: only in conjunction with the PIKO locomotive sound decoder #56451 !!! F0 switches front white light (3 lamps on) and rear red light (2 lamps) [pictures above]. F7 switches the shunting lighting, 3 white lamps on each side are switched on [center pictures]. F8 switches the shunting lighting, activating the lower left lamp (seen in driving direction) on both sides [pictures below].

Dimensions and compatibility

Scale and track

Track gauge
H0 · 16.5 mm

Dimensions

Length over buffers
80 mm

Couplers

Front coupler pocket
NEM 362
Rear coupler pocket
NEM 362

Track and curves

Minimum radius
358 mm

Electrics and electronics

Power supply

System
DC (two-rail)

Factory electronics

Decoder interface
PluX22

Lighting

Head lights
Yes
Rear lights
Yes
Direction-dependent lights
Yes

Last change: November 4, 2026